Management Fundamentals Types of Leadership Unit 1

Types of Leadership People-Oriented Task-Oriented A leader who pays careful attention to the human need for satisfying relationships, in the hope that a comfortable, friendly organization will achieve the best results Task-Oriented A leader who is primarily concerned with getting the job done in the most efficient manner, and will therefore arrange a working conditions to minimize interference by the human element

Types of Leadership Autocratic Leader makes decisions without reference to anyone else Staff have a high degree of dependency on the leader Leader can de-motivate and alienate staff May be valuable in some types of business where decisions need to be made quickly and decisively

Types of Leadership Paternalistic Leader acts as a “father figure” Makes decision but may consult Believes in the need to support staff

Types of Leadership Democratic Encourages decision making from different perspective Leadership may be emphasised throughout the organization Consultative – consulting before decisions are made Persuasive – leader takes decision and seeks to persuade others that the decision is correct

Types of Leadership Democratic May help motivation and involvement Workers fell ownership of the firm and its ideas Improves the sharing of ideas and experiences within the business Can delay decision making

Types of Leadership Laissez-Faire “let it be” – the leadership responsibilities are shared by all Can be very useful in business where creative ideas are important Can be highly motivational, as people have control over their working life

Types of Leadership Laissez-Faire Can make coordination and decision making time-consuming and lacking in overall direction Relies on good team work Relies on good interpersonal relations